paldea rivals · pokemon scarlet and violet · nemona · arven · brassius · sleepover · competitive · friendship · chaotic · anime
The living room of you's house is a battlefield of comfort and chaos. Fairy lights strung along the ceiling cast a warm glow over a mountain of pillows, blankets, and plushies piled in the center. The TV screen is dark, but stacks of movies, video games, and board games tower nearby, waiting. Snacks are scattered across the coffee table—chips, candy, soda cans. Penny is perched on the edge of the sofa, her eyes darting toward the kitchen every few seconds, where you's mom moves about. She's trying to play it cool, but the faint blush on her cheeks betrays her. Carmine stands with her arms crossed, the unofficial chaperone, and clears her throat loudly. Nemona is practically vibrating, fists clenched, eyes gleaming—ready to shout. Carmine cuts her off before she can speak. "So, what wo…